Is SHIV getting more popular than SHIII?

johnm · 10-26-07, 10:47 AM

This week, for the first time I believe, More people are viewing SHIV forum than SHIII !!!

Possibly the recent fixes may account for it.

Me? I'm sticking to U-boats!

Now, all I have to do is figure out how to stay alive!

AVGWarhawk · 10-26-07, 10:49 AM

It does not really matter. As long as those interesting in either have a forum to go to and enjoy their boat of choice!

Cap'n Spanky · 10-26-07, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

It does not really matter. As long as those interesting in either have a forum to go to and enjoy their boat of choice!

True...

Lots of ppl have both, I do, and enjoy each.

Iron Budokan · 10-26-07, 02:22 PM

Time will tell, but I doubt SH IV will ever become more popular than SH III. There's a lot of current excitement with talk of a new patch and add-on being released. That's good news, imo.

Hanomag · 10-26-07, 03:13 PM

Whats SH IV???

me262 · 10-26-07, 03:18 PM

Do they have depthcharges in sh4?....or is it a rumor:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Fenris_Wolf · 10-26-07, 03:29 PM

I'm willing to give SH4 another try once I've reason enough to bother and find out if a new patch has turned the figures on cardboard into 3D models

But with Racerboy's new SH4 effects mod for SH3 there is perhaps 0.6% chance left for that. :p

von hally · 10-26-07, 04:51 PM

well, ive never played sh IV,,,, and dont feel the need to!!....to be honest guys ... the battle in the pacific dosnt enthrall me as much as the atlantic campaign.
theres a certain thrill to being the enemy during sh3 campaign...knowing eventually things will turn....i cant imagine getting the same feeling commandering an Amerian u boat for some reason.....i know im probaly missing out on a great game but im not nearly enough through sh3 (plus mods) to feel the need to update!!!!
besides....ive just been introduced to gwx....the guys that modded that deserve players to fully appreciate their work....which i do.......im happy with sh3 just now matey!!!!!

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Kodaita · 10-26-07, 04:56 PM

SH4 is getting alot of attention due to the patch that's getting closer. People are going to want to go take another look. I reinstalled my SH4 about 3 weeks ago and with the mods now I love it. So now I have to budget my time between the two.

Brag · 10-26-07, 05:29 PM

I'm glad to see SH-4 has improved. I want to see all submarine games succeed. As for myself, I'm busy enough with SH3/GWX.

Rykaird · 10-26-07, 05:58 PM

I hope SHIV is a huge financial success, thus ensuring we'll get a SHV.

Fenris_Wolf · 10-26-07, 06:04 PM

I think I'll be very very honest here and say how I really feel about SH4 since I do own a copy of the game and I've been thinking this matter over a lot. Albeit I know I'll probably be flamed and hated by most after this.

Perhaps if Japan had not suffered such great misery and long lasting horror after the nuking of their two major cities (and having all my sympathies since when I read about it in school) I'd be willing enough to sink their passenger liners and boats at the same scale as in SH3 in a present day simulation, too.

IRL I'm not a fan of international warfare or atrocities against civilians and nations who are known to have kept their peace and been staying defensive for the majority of their lifespans on the contrary, despite repeated embargo's, provocations and what-nots and with the clear understanding that they are undesirable neighbors with undesirable mindsets on the face of this earth.

I have to admit that I hate politics and all politicians with the utmost fervor, but that also means I don't follow any ideas that are harmful to any living creatures in any way.

I'd rather quietly die of poverty and hunger earlier than I expected to than secure a rich future for myself by being part of a clever, rampant and selfish terror. Warfare and soldiering is fine and dandy in a video game up to an extent but for myself there are limits still. I don't find that thought bearable at all and would not like to have any part in it, even in a make-belief simulation.

I have issues, I guess.

So there

*crash dives to avoid flames*

Capt. Shark Bait · 10-26-07, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by me262

Do they have depthcharges in sh4?....or is it a rumor:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

just a propagandistic rumor

von hally, one of the main differences between 3 and 4, is that in 4 can you get specific missions before you patrol whatever area your assigned. coupd be a photo recon, agent or supply drop,. that last has an inflatable boat actually leaving you boat. there are also pilot rescues too. with all the mods for it, Trigger maru in particular, i'ld say it's definitely worth playing. i know cuz i have

MONOLITH · 10-26-07, 06:24 PM

Fenris Wolf... No flames to worry about. I'm just a tad bit confused by your post.

Are you playing SH3?

How can you play as Nazis, and accept their atrocities, but not the Americans against the Japanese?

Stealth Hunter · 10-26-07, 06:31 PM

SH4 was all eye-candy. SH3 was eye-candy for the time, but it was FUN. Plus, SH4 needs to tone the graphics down a bit. I'm using an 8600 GTS and can't get more than 30 FPS on a "High" setting ("Very High" will rape my computer).

10-26-07, 10:47 AM	#1
johnm Navy Dude Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North of England Posts: 173 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Is SHIV getting more popular than SHIII? This week, for the first time I believe, More people are viewing SHIV forum than SHIII !!! Possibly the recent fixes may account for it. Me? I'm sticking to U-boats! Now, all I have to do is figure out how to stay alive!

10-26-07, 10:49 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It does not really matter. As long as those interesting in either have a forum to go to and enjoy their boat of choice! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

10-26-07, 02:22 PM	#4
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Time will tell, but I doubt SH IV will ever become more popular than SH III. There's a lot of current excitement with talk of a new patch and add-on being released. That's good news, imo. __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

10-26-07, 03:13 PM	#5
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Whats SH IV??? __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

10-26-07, 03:29 PM	#7
Fenris_Wolf Sparky Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 155 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I'm willing to give SH4 another try once I've reason enough to bother and find out if a new patch has turned the figures on cardboard into 3D models But with Racerboy's new SH4 effects mod for SH3 there is perhaps 0.6% chance left for that. :p __________________ NO HOOCHIE WOOCHIE - NO LIFE!

10-26-07, 03:18 PM	#6
me262 Seaman Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 32 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do they have depthcharges in sh4?....or is it a rumor:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

10-26-07, 04:51 PM	#8
von hally Commodore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 634 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	well, ive never played sh IV,,,, and dont feel the need to!!....to be honest guys ... the battle in the pacific dosnt enthrall me as much as the atlantic campaign. theres a certain thrill to being the enemy during sh3 campaign...knowing eventually things will turn....i cant imagine getting the same feeling commandering an Amerian u boat for some reason.....i know im probaly missing out on a great game but im not nearly enough through sh3 (plus mods) to feel the need to update!!!! besides....ive just been introduced to gwx....the guys that modded that deserve players to fully appreciate their work....which i do.......im happy with sh3 just now matey!!!!! 0

10-26-07, 04:56 PM	#9
Kodaita A-ganger Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 76 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH4 is getting alot of attention due to the patch that's getting closer. People are going to want to go take another look. I reinstalled my SH4 about 3 weeks ago and with the mods now I love it. So now I have to budget my time between the two. __________________ "Helm, bridge...what are you doing 60 degrees off course?" "Bridge, helm...coming back from 90 degrees, sir."

10-26-07, 05:29 PM	#10
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I'm glad to see SH-4 has improved. I want to see all submarine games succeed. As for myself, I'm busy enough with SH3/GWX. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

10-26-07, 05:58 PM	#11
Rykaird Weps Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 356 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I hope SHIV is a huge financial success, thus ensuring we'll get a SHV.

10-26-07, 06:04 PM	#12
Fenris_Wolf Sparky Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 155 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I think I'll be very very honest here and say how I really feel about SH4 since I do own a copy of the game and I've been thinking this matter over a lot. Albeit I know I'll probably be flamed and hated by most after this. Perhaps if Japan had not suffered such great misery and long lasting horror after the nuking of their two major cities (and having all my sympathies since when I read about it in school) I'd be willing enough to sink their passenger liners and boats at the same scale as in SH3 in a present day simulation, too. IRL I'm not a fan of international warfare or atrocities against civilians and nations who are known to have kept their peace and been staying defensive for the majority of their lifespans on the contrary, despite repeated embargo's, provocations and what-nots and with the clear understanding that they are undesirable neighbors with undesirable mindsets on the face of this earth. I have to admit that I hate politics and all politicians with the utmost fervor, but that also means I don't follow any ideas that are harmful to any living creatures in any way. I'd rather quietly die of poverty and hunger earlier than I expected to than secure a rich future for myself by being part of a clever, rampant and selfish terror. Warfare and soldiering is fine and dandy in a video game up to an extent but for myself there are limits still. I don't find that thought bearable at all and would not like to have any part in it, even in a make-belief simulation. I have issues, I guess. So there crash dives to avoid flames __________________ NO HOOCHIE WOOCHIE - NO LIFE!

10-26-07, 06:24 PM	#14
MONOLITH Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 997 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fenris Wolf... No flames to worry about. I'm just a tad bit confused by your post. Are you playing SH3? How can you play as Nazis, and accept their atrocities, but not the Americans against the Japanese? __________________

10-26-07, 06:31 PM	#15
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	SH4 was all eye-candy. SH3 was eye-candy for the time, but it was FUN. Plus, SH4 needs to tone the graphics down a bit. I'm using an 8600 GTS and can't get more than 30 FPS on a "High" setting ("Very High" will rape my computer).